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Kgosientsho Ramokgopa

Load-shedding is an unwelcomed event, says Ramokgopa
The Green Guardian
/ 24 November 2023

Load-shedding is an unwelcomed event, says Ramokgopa

The electricity minister apologises for stage six load-shedding

By Mandisa Nyathi
Boost private investment for renewables
Opinion
/ 23 November 2023

Boost private investment for renewables

Increasing global and national pressures for decarbonisation put added focus on Kgosientsho Ramokgopa’s plans

By Busisipho Siyobi and Vincent Obisie-Orlu
Performance of electricity grid disappointing, says Ramokgopa after more unit failures
National
/ 19 November 2023

Performance of electricity grid disappointing, says Ramokgopa after more unit failures

The electricity minister said cabinet had given the nod to implementation of the Just Energy Transition Investment Plan

By Umamah Bakharia
Godongwana returns to work next week
National
/ 15 November 2023

Godongwana returns to work next week

The minister was in hospital for a routine medical checkup, according to his department

By Emsie Ferreira
Ramaphosa to expedite handing over of Eskom powers to electricity minister, ANC confirms
Politics
/ 14 November 2023

Ramaphosa to expedite handing over of Eskom powers to electricity minister, ANC confirms

The president told the party’s national working committee that Ramokgopa’s reach would be extended as a matter of urgency

By Lizeka Tandwa
UPDATED: Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa acting as finance minister
National
/ 14 November 2023

UPDATED: Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa acting as finance minister

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has been battling illness

By Emsie Ferreira
ANC committee calls out Eskom for blocking 200 megawatts from Namibia, Mozambique
Politics
/ 7 November 2023

ANC committee calls out Eskom for blocking 200 megawatts from Namibia, Mozambique

Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgop has asked for more powers over Eskom board during national working committee meeting

By Lizeka Tandwa
Ramokgopa promises November delivery date for updated IRP
National
/ 5 November 2023

Ramokgopa promises November delivery date for updated IRP

The minister also gave an update on the return of Koeberg unit one, which was taken offline for refurbishments almost a year ago

By Sarah Smit
Ramokgopa hails progress on electricity but warns on Koeberg
The Green Guardian
/ 23 October 2023

Ramokgopa hails progress on electricity but warns on Koeberg

The electricity minister says having both generating units at the nuclear power station offline would be a disaster

By Ozayr Patel
Green hydrogen can boost economy create jobs, says Ramaphosa
The Green Guardian
/ 16 October 2023

Green hydrogen can boost economy create jobs, says Ramaphosa

However, Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa believes green hydrogen technology still needs to mature.

By Mandisa Nyathi
Ramokgopa: Eskom making strides in cutting load-shedding
National
/ 9 October 2023

Ramokgopa: Eskom making strides in cutting load-shedding

The power utility is aiming to ensure there are no power cuts during the day and a maximum of level four from the late afternoons this week

By Lyse Comins
Standard Bank ready and willing to aid finance grid expansion
Business
/ 4 October 2023

Standard Bank ready and willing to aid finance grid expansion

The effort, needed for renewable capacity to come online, will cost about R210 billion

By Sarah Smit
Ramokgopa bets on Kusile as load-shedding mitigator
National
/ 1 October 2023

Ramokgopa bets on Kusile as load-shedding mitigator

Eskom said prior to the minister’s briefing that the return of unit three was part of the reason for the weekend load-shedding suspension

By Lesego Chepape
Gunners are back with a bang
Thought Leader
/ 22 September 2023

Gunners are back with a bang

Is Kgosientsho Ramokgopa an undercover Gunner?

By Paddy Harper
Mozambique’s offer of 100 megawatts stuck in red tape
The Green Guardian
/ 20 September 2023

Mozambique’s offer of 100 megawatts stuck in red tape

Government processes and disputed debt are delaying the power that Mozambique has offered South Africa

By Mandisa Nyathi
Energy update: Diesel supply back on track, Kusile ahead of schedule
National
/ 17 September 2023

Energy update: Diesel supply back on track, Kusile ahead of schedule

Units one to three will be restored to service sooner than expected, likely meaning less load-shedding, electricity minister promises

By Emsie Ferreira
Ramokgopa says ‘short-term pain’ will continue as Eskom services power station fleet
Politics
/ 10 September 2023

Ramokgopa says ‘short-term pain’ will continue as Eskom services power station fleet

Improved capacity means stage four load shedding for the week ahead

By Paddy Harper
Sputla grooves, Cyril mumbles at ANC manifesto review
Thought Leader
/ 8 September 2023

Sputla grooves, Cyril mumbles at ANC manifesto review

Stage six is back as the ANC deals decisively with load-shedding

By Paddy Harper
Ramokgopa: Intense load-shedding is ‘short-term pain’ for long-term gain
National
/ 5 September 2023

Ramokgopa: Intense load-shedding is ‘short-term pain’ for long-term gain

Breakdowns at several power stations that coincided with the ramping up of planned equipment maintenance have led to stage six rolling blackouts

By Lyse Comins
Stage six load-shedding as generation units unexpectedly fail
National
/ 4 September 2023

Stage six load-shedding as generation units unexpectedly fail

Eskom will implement stage six load-shedding, or up to 10 hours of blackouts, from Tuesday morning until further notice

By MG Reporter
Ramokgopa: Load-shedding will continue into summer
National
/ 27 August 2023

Ramokgopa: Load-shedding will continue into summer

Winter recedes and the demand of electricity drops, planned maintenance, accompanied by rolling blackouts, will be ramped up

By Anathi Madubela
South Africa eyes Russia’s technology to extend power station lifespan
The Green Guardian
/ 22 August 2023

South Africa eyes Russia’s technology to extend power station lifespan

Mantashe said the country was planning to work with all the Brics partners to solve the energy crisis that currently affected the country

By Mandisa Nyathi
R63 billion municipal debt places Eskom at risk, says minister
National
/ 20 August 2023

R63 billion municipal debt places Eskom at risk, says minister

The lack of financial viability of councils is a threat to the state-owned-entity’s sustainability

By Paddy Harper
Electricity generation capacity continues to improve, says Ramokgopa
The Green Guardian
/ 13 August 2023

Electricity generation capacity continues to improve, says Ramokgopa

Planned outages will be short-term pain but long-term gain, minister says

By Sheree Bega
Rushing decarbonisation is not the answer, says Energy Council’s MacKay
The Green Guardian
/ 12 August 2023

Rushing decarbonisation is not the answer, says Energy Council’s MacKay

While South Africa’s plan is bold, all types of technologies are needed to solve the crisis and ensure that the system has capacity and can withstand the transition

By Mandisa Nyathi
Eskom baffled by Nersa’s licence delay
National
/ 3 August 2023

Eskom baffled by Nersa’s licence delay

The National Energy Regulator of South Africa has approved one licence instead of the three needed to get the National Transmission Company of South Africa up and running

By Mandisa Nyathi
Electricity production falls 3.7% in June, says Stats SA
Business
/ 3 August 2023

Electricity production falls 3.7% in June, says Stats SA

Electricity consumption dropped by 3.2% year-on-year in June, because of plant breakdowns and unscheduled maintenance

By Anathi Madubela
Komati residents fired up over Ramokgopa’s remarks
The Green Guardian
/ 1 August 2023

Komati residents fired up over Ramokgopa’s remarks

People living around the power station are calling for it to be reopened

By Mandisa Nyathi
Eskom needs R100 billion for new projects
National
/ 30 July 2023

Eskom needs R100 billion for new projects

Kgosientsho Ramokgopa on Sunday highlighted a raft of new transmission projects that will add 37 gigawatts of energy to the grid by 2033

By Lyse Comins
Eskom’s unbundling delayed as energy regulator stalls on licence for transmission company
Business
/ 27 July 2023

Eskom’s unbundling delayed as energy regulator stalls on licence for transmission company

Transmission company is another plan to raise revenue – provided the treasury approves it

By Mandisa Nyathi
Karpowership gets another lifeline for gas-fired port facility
The Green Guardian
/ 26 July 2023

Karpowership gets another lifeline for gas-fired port facility

Barbara Creecy gives the Turkish company another opportunity to proceed with its application to provide power to South Africa from Richards Bay

By Mandisa Nyathi
Calls for South Africa’s ‘green’ hydrogen projects to get going
The Green Guardian
/ 25 July 2023

Calls for South Africa’s ‘green’ hydrogen projects to get going

Industry players have said the country could lose out on investments

By Mandisa Nyathi
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